Jr. Projects Quotations-EN

Guillevin; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plan

Health resources 24/7

RRSP with employer contribution

Postsecondary Scholarship Program

Job summary

Guillevin in Nanaimo, BC is seeking a Jr. Project Quotation Specialist to provide accurate quotations to contractors and coordinate with key suppliers on major projects.

You will strive to maintain margins during project changes, negotiate with vendors, and expedite tasks while staying current on product developments. Reporting to the Business Centre Manager, you will work with Projects and Sales teams, manage purchase orders, track progress, and communicate clearly with customers to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with price sheets and vendor relationships a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Projects team and Sales Representatives.
• Manage all aspects of customer purchase orders.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues.
• Escalate issues to management as needed.
• Define project requirements with customers.
• Respond to customer requests promptly.
• Communicate with project team internally and externally.
• Negotiate pricing/sales terms with vendors as directed.
• Maintain product knowledge and build long-term relationships.
• Keep work area organized.

Skills

Customer communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Business Centre Manager, the

Jr. Projects Quotations

Status

Regular, Full time

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Job Description

Reporting to the Business Centre Manager, the Jr. Project Quotation Specialist provides accurate quotations to key contractors and works with our key suppliers on major projects. The incumbent should be skilled at achieving acceptable margins during the Project with change orders and through negotiating with our Key suppliers. Pro-active expediting and strong on-going quest of latest developments in products as well as features and benefits are critical skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Projects team and Sales Representatives;
• Manage all aspects of a customer purchase order including: Communication, Documentation, Coordination of material supply and delivery, Invoicing;
• Monitor and track project progress and handle issues as they arise;
• Report and escape to management issues as needed;
• Liaise with customers to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives;
• Respond to customer requests in a timely manner;
• Act as the point of contact to communicate to the project team internally and externally;
• May have to negotiate pricing and sales terms with vendors as per criteria from their manager; Take the necessary action to resolve customer service issues in a timely manner; follow up with the customer to ensure satisfaction; Maintain his technical knowledge on product lines;
• Develop, grow and maintain long-term customer relationships;
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 education;
• Five (5) years’ experience in a similar position, an asset;
• Have excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• An understanding of vendor relationships;
• Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Highly flexible with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment;
• Team player, adaptable, energetic with a positive professional attitude and manner;
• Highly organized; self-motivated to improving your business skills;
• Good knowledge of the electrical distribution sales model, an asset;
• Knowledge of using price sheets and matrices, an asset;
• Enjoy working with the public and have a strong desire to improve yourself and advance within Guillevin.

What’s In It For You

We are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. Our dynamic work environment promotes autonomy and decision making, and offers great career opportunities.

What Sets Us Apart Is Our

• Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishmentsis part of our culture.
• A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.

Among Our Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
• Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
• Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.
• Charging terminals available at our facilities.
• Years of Service Recognition Program.

Come build your career with us, a growing network where our people make it happen!

Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.